Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bissei
ID:
423648

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Berazaín

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 10: 215 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422980

Common Names

  • Bissei Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium bissei (also called Bisse's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows to 3-6 ft. in height and has oval-shaped leaves. It produces white flowers in the spring and edible blueberries in the summer. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be found in open woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium bissei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium bissei is a small, white or pink bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark blue berry. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium bissei is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It grows to a height of 2-3 meters and has white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the fall in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Vaccinium bissei

Vaccinium bissei is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Vaccinium bissei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium bissei?

Vaccinium bissei

What is the common name of Vaccinium bissei?

Bisse's cranberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium bissei?

Bogs, swamps, and wet woods

Species in the Vaccinium genus

Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,

Species in the Ericaceae family